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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro front
Portability
56
Imaging
42
Features
39
Overall
40

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Fujifilm S2 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 142 x 131 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2002
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S1 Pro
  • New Model is Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are created by FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 10 years later than the Fujifilm S2 Pro and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the Fujifilm S2 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm S2 Pro 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2002Fresher by 128 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k117kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2 Pro over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 Fujifilm S2 Pro Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro

 Fujifilm F900EXR Fujifilm S2 Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has proportions of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 90 and 56 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F900EXR will show more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
43
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
49
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (850g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm S2 Pro Sports photography highlights
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
42
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
lighter than competitors (850 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
Fujifilm S2 Pro Landscape photography info
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
terrible battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm S2 Pro as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Fujifilm S2 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Fujifilm S2 Pro
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRFujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-30 2002-08-02
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4256 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 1.8 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 117k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lb) 850 gr (1.87 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 142 x 131 x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $2,000